We handle the whole route from China to Israel: finding and checking suppliers, sea or air shipping, customs clearance and delivery to your door. We are a licensed customs broker (license no. 31161), so the shipping and the customs side stay with one team.
Most importers come to us with the same question: how much will this really cost once it lands in Israel? The price on the supplier’s invoice is only the start. Shipping, customs duty, VAT and port fees decide whether the deal makes sense. This page explains each part, so you know what to ask before you order.
There are four main ways to ship from China. The right one depends on the size of your order and how fast you need it.
Typical transit time from China: about 25 to 35 days by sea, and 5 to 8 business days by air.
Read more about ocean freight, air freight and express shipping.
When your goods arrive, the Israel Tax Authority charges taxes in three steps:
Israel has no free trade agreement with China. Goods from the EU, the UK or the US can enter with reduced or zero duty when they have a certificate of origin, but goods from China pay the full rate for their classification. This is why the right classification matters so much on Chinese goods: it is where most of the saving is.
Some products also need a standards approval before release, for example electrical goods, toys, food and baby products. Under the Israeli reform known as “what is good for Europe is good for Israel”, many products that meet the European standard can now enter with an importer’s declaration instead of a lab test in Israel. We check in advance which route fits your product.
More on this: customs brokerage in Israel and how customs duties are calculated.
Most delays we see come from documents that do not match each other, for example a different weight on the packing list and on the bill of lading. We check them before the goods leave China.
We learn what you want to import and work out the full cost: product, shipping, duty, VAT and port fees. Then you decide if the deal is worth it.
We look for reliable factories with a good track record, and check that the product can meet Israeli standards.
We help you agree on price and terms, and stay with you until the contract is signed.
We book the shipping, handle the customs declaration and pay the taxes on your behalf, then deliver the goods to your warehouse or door.
Avichai Aharoni imports baby products from China for his company, Imy. Instead of a full container, we suggested a shared container with other importers, which saved him thousands of shekels. We also told him which documents to ask from his Chinese suppliers so the products would pass the Israeli standards process more easily. In his words: “Marom helped me understand exactly which documents I needed and how to deal with the bureaucracy easily.” Read the full story (Hebrew)
The law lets an importer file the declaration alone, but most importers use a licensed customs broker. Classification, standards and customs systems take experience, and one mistake can cost a delay or extra tax.
Sea is usually much cheaper per unit, especially for heavy or bulky goods. Air makes sense when speed matters more than cost, or when the goods are small and valuable.
Yes. A shared container (LCL) lets you pay only for the space you use, which is how many importers start.
Send us the product details and the supplier’s offer. We will give you a breakdown of shipping, duty, VAT and fees before you commit.